R.L. Taylor, Signal Mountain

Chattanooga-born Bob Taylor began shooting registered trap in 1984 after 35 years as an accomplished skeet shooter. He was Tennessee Veteran Singles Champion from 1988 through 1990 and then Senior Veteran Champ in 1991, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1999. He made the Senior Veteran All-America team in 1992 and 1993. He has been named to nine Tennessee All State teams and is still an active shooter.

In 1941 he married Frances Lowe. They have a son, Larry, and a daughter, Barbara. Bob served in the US Navy during World War II. After the war he started his own sheet metal business. He retired in 1985 and turned the business over to his son.

Bob Taylor has always been an intense and focused competitor, yet always conducts himself as a gentleman.